“Bad Choices Make Good Stories: My Life with Autism is captivating! It is simultaneously funny, sad, scary, victorious, hopeful, and endearing. Perhaps it’s the autism speaking, but he is painfully, and hilariously, honest and straight-forward. It’s interesting to gain insight into his deep and complex thinking even as he makes poor decisions.”
Patti T. Victor, President and CEO
The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, Inc.and AdvanceAcademy
“Bad Choices Make Good Stories, by Dylan Volk, offers a new voice and fresh insights into the experience of living with autism. A gifted storyteller, Volk is at turns entertaining, shocking, and humorous as he presents an unvarnished, yet powerful account of his life experiences and offers his candid reflections and unique perspectives as he makes his way in the world. Bad Choices Make Good Stories is must-read for mature audiences seeking new perspectives of life on the spectrum.”
Donna Doherty, Family Partnership Director, Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research, University of Maine
“My favorite line came from Dylan’s chapter detailing his time in drug rehab. Once the others at rehab recognized that Dylan was an encyclopedia of pxop music trivia his popularity skyrocketed. Dylan’s response to that was simple and beautiful: “Once people give me a chance, talk to me and take the time to get to know me, that’s all I need….” That is such a profound statement. Maybe we should all take the time to get to know those who are different from we are!”
Carol Essex
CCDF Director
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma